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Lemon Yellow (70.952) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#F0D830)
Lemon Yellow (70.952) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lemon Yellow (70.952) equivalent is Sunpetal (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Lemon Yellow (70.952).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Lemon Yellow (70.952) is Sunpetal (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.6).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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PURULENT YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
SC-41 Nuclear YellowScale75
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
Megaboss Yellow 3Warhammer
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range4
LEMON YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Lemon Yellow (70.952)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Lemon Yellow (70.952) in the current local catalogue is Sunpetal from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.64).
- Closest overall: Sunpetal (Army Painter, Delta-E 1.64)
- Closest Vallejo: Moon Yellow (72.005) (Delta-E 3.68)
- Closest Army Painter: Sunpetal (Delta-E 1.64)
Method
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Limits
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
What to check before replacing this base
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Lemon Yellow (70.952) is a paint from Vallejo Model Color. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Lemon Yellow (70.952) is currently part of the Vallejo Model Color range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Lemon Yellow (70.952) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lemon Yellow (70.952) equivalent is Sunpetal (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Lemon Yellow (70.952).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Lemon Yellow (70.952) is Sunpetal (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.6).
Lemon Yellow (70.952) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lemon Yellow (70.952) equivalent is Sunpetal (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.6. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Lemon Yellow (70.952). For Army Painter, the closest match to Lemon Yellow (70.952) is Sunpetal (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.6.
Lemon Yellow (70.952) Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Lemon Yellow (70.952).
Lemon Yellow (70.952) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Sunpetal (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.6.
Lemon Yellow (70.952) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Lemon Yellow (70.952) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Sunpetal (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.6
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Sunpetal (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.6
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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